www.aspie-editorial.com

 

Storm Clouds Gather, Windmills, Amsterdam, Netherlands

HEADLINES

“Parents left brokenhearted over death of autistic son”:

http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/content/camden/hamhigh/news/story.aspx?brand=NorthLondon24&category=Newshamhigh&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newshamhigh&itemid=WeED07%20Jan%202010%2013%3A47%3A06%3A320

“New arrest on Bury Stab death inquiry”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/8462576.stm

“Man on fatal flat stabbing charge”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/8464844.stm

“Teen held in West Toledo rape; witnesses didn’t stop, intervene”:

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100121/NEWS02/1210328/0/RSS05

“No bail for deadly Northampton arson fire suspect”:

http://wbztv.com/local/northampton.fire.arrest.2.1405550.html

“Suspects in student abuse case indicted”:

http://www.cherokeetribune.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Suspects+in+student+abuse+case+indicted%20&id=5547982&instance=home_news_2nd_right

“Inquest: Family of epileptic woman hit out at care home”:

http://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/4854621.Inquest__Family_of_epileptic_woman_hit_out_at_care_home/

“Croydon social worker ‘admonished’ for assault on 12-year-old”:

http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/4851677.Croydon_social_worker__admonished__for_assault_on_12_year_old/?ref=rss

“Staff safety fears led to Colchester care home probe”:

http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/4849931.Staff_safety_fears_led_to_Colchester_care_home_probe/

“Safeguarding vulnerable adults, UK”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/safeguarding_vulnerable_adults_uk.htm

“ACTION ALERT: Restraint & Seclusion Legislation National Call-In Day This Thursday, January 21st”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/action_alert_restraint__seclusion_legislation_national_cal.htm

Health Care Reform “Health Overhaul Doesn’t Fix Disability Gap”:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/17/health/main6108253.shtml

Scotland “Autism: It’s Time To Think Differently/O’Donnell launches Autism Bill”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/scotland_autism_its_time_to_think_differentlyodonnel_l.htm

“Lawyers help parents of disabled children fight for their rights”:

http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/content/redbridge/recorder/news/story.aspx?brand=RECOnline&category=newsIlford&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newsilford&itemid=WeED20%20Jan%202010%2016%3A32%3A09%3A797

“Children’s Bill introduces new SEN requirements”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/childrens_bill_introduces_new_sen_requirements.htm

“Voters with learning disabilities disenfranchised”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8469533.stm

“Tories plan £1m fund to help disabled people become MPs”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/tories_plan_1m_fund_to_help_disabled_people_become_mps.htm

“Loss of program that offers help for disabled will strain families”:

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100108/OPINION03/1080346/1008/OPINION01/Loss+of+program+that+offers+help+for+disabled+will+strain+families+

“Gary McKinnon Updates: Pentagon hacker wins delay of extradition to U.S./Senior Judge says McKinnon extradition may be unlawful”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/gary_mckinnon_updates_pentagon_hacker_wins_delay_of_extradi.htm

“Relatives of elderly or disabled waiting for up to six months for lasting powers of attorney”:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/6951412/Relatives-of-elderly-or-disabled-waiting-for-up-to-six-months-for-lasting-powers-of-attorney.html

HEALTH & RESEARCH

Dangerous Medicine “Industrial Chemical or Autism treatment?”

Parents giving kids compound created for use in mining , sold as supplement:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-autism-chemicaljan17,0,708616,print.story

“Research adds to evidence that autism is a brain ‘connectivity’ disorder”:

http://www.physorg.com/news182327031.html

“Baby boy takes part in autism study”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20100113/thl-baby-boy-takes-part-in-autism-study-d831572.html

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/4849308.Baby_helps_autism_research/?ref=rss

“Wasp genes may hold clue to brain function”:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/wasp-genes-may-hold-clue-to-brain-function/story-e6frgcjx-1225821384193

“Queensland Brain Institute: Possible technique about attention probably aids learning more about memories”:

http://www.healthjockey.com/2010/01/21/possible-technique-about-attention-probably-aids-in-learning-more-about-memories/

“Health tip: symptoms that may indicate an autistic disorder”:

http://www.wafb.com/global/story.asp?s=11789876

“Lawsuits filed over drug side effects”:

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/80978862.html

“New childhood vaccine schedules released”:

http://www.kfvs12.com/Global/story.asp?S=11764295

“Coloured lasers may offer a way to treat epilepsy”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/coloured_lasers_may_offer_a_way_to_treat_epilepsy.htm

“Epilepsy: Text reminder to take epilepsy tablets”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/epilepsy_text_reminder_to_take_epilepsy_tablets.htm

TPP “Periodic paralysis study reveals gene causing disorder”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175476.php

“How the brain interprets nouns”:

http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-the-Brain-Interprets-Nouns-131948.shtml

“Mental Health: The Temperence Pill, Development of New PsycTESTS Database, Upcoming Neuro-Conferences for 2010, Mental Health In The Media”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/mental_health_the_temperence_pill_development_of_new_psyct.htm

“Mental Health: 13 Myths of Schizophrenia”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/mental_health_13_myths_of_schizophrenia.htm

“Breakthroughs in Biofeedback webinars bring world class lecturers to you”:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3389274.htm

“LATimes: Morphine shows promise against PTSD”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/latimes_morphine_shows_promise_against_ptsd.htm

“By measuring magnetic fields in brain, researchers identify PTSD biomarker”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/by_measuring_magnetic_fields_in_brain_researchers_identify_.htm

“Using the web to treat Panic Disorder”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/using_the_web_to_treat_panic_disorder.htm

“APA offers resources on managing Traumatic Stress in wake of Haiti earthquake”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/apa_offers_resources_on_managing_traumatic_stress_in_wake_of.htm

“Coping with Trauma – Lessons from Resilient Individuals”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/coping_with_trauma__lessons_from_resilient_individuals.htm

“Surplus of serotonin receptors may explain failure of antidepressants in some patients”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/surplus_of_serotonin_receptors_may_explain_failure_of_antide.htm

“Learn to identify teens at risk for suicide/Mental Health issues up for High School, College students”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/learn_to_identify_teens_at_risk_for_suicidemental_health_is.htm

“Sensory defensiveness or sensory overload”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/sensory_defensiveness_or_sensory_overload.htm

“Itchy skin linked to psychological stress”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/itchy_skin_linked_to_psychological_stress.htm

“BPS Research Digest: The Special Issue Spotter”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/bps_research_digest_the_special_issue_spotter_6.htm

“Introducing a new Bipolar Blog, Bipolar Advantage/Living Bipolar: Do You Know Your Triggers?”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/introducing_a_new_bipolar_blog_bipolar_advantageliving_bip.htm

OCD “Gene linked to compulsive behaviour in dogs”:

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/lifestyle/stories.nsf/pets/story/3F1ED48BCA52ACB8862576B00031E489?OpenDocument

“Internet Addiction: Chasing the Digital Dragon”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/internet_addiction_chasing_the_digital_dragon.htm

“Prosopagnosia: The misery of never remembering a face”:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/6998452/Prosopagnosia-The-misery-of-never-remembering-a-face.html

“HERMES, new computer vision system for the analysis of human behaviour”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/hermes_new_computer_vision_system_for_the_analysis_of_human.htm

“Keepon is a rotund robot used in autism therapy”:

http://www.brightsideofnews.com/news/2010/1/19/keepon-is-a-rotund-robot-used-in-autism-therapy.aspx

“The Year in Robotics … The socialization of robots was an important area of research this year. Many researchers believe that giving robots social skills will make them better at assisting people in homes, schools, offices, and hospitals.”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/the_year_in_robotics.htm

“Weekend routine linked to happiness”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/weekend_routine_linked_to_happiness.htm

“When work interferes with life”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/when_work_interferes_with_life.htm

“Relationships: Recession & Marriage, What’s The Impact?, Conflict, Heartbroken? Take a Tylenol(Seriously)”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/relationships_recession__marriage_whats_the_impact_con.htm

“Personality tests for Medical School”:

http://www.6minutes.com.au/articles/z1/view.asp?id=509722

“Virtual Hospital”:

http://www.uihealthcare.com/vh/

EDUCATION

India “Disabled order to schools … The Central Board of Secondary Education has threatened to disaffiliate schools that fail to “provide attention” to disabled children or make up pretexts to deny them admission.”:

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100113/jsp/nation/story_11977957.jsp

Malaysia “Accomodating autistic kids”:

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/20100117092927/Article/index_html

“Special ed rules near completion”:

http://www.trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_9ec89792-bcbc-50d0-880c-0125c28bf36e.html

“Student wins fight to live in dorm”:

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/01/18/cognitive_disability.ART_ART_01-18-10_B1_B6GB840.html?sid=101

Sign Language Club “Club teaches sign language, acceptance”:

http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/20100118/NEWS/1180323/1001/news/Club+teaches+sign+language++acceptance

“We will fight to save our children’s schools”:

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/editor-s-picks-ignore/we-will-fight-to-save-our-children-s-schools-1.999552

“Closure of Treehouse school opens door for new roots”:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/81185522.html

“Enhanced schools open for special needs pupils”:

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/localnews/39Enhanced39-schools-open-for-special.5974620.jp

Sparta “School provides unique opportunities for disabled”:

http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2010/01/15/sparta_independent/news/1.txt

“Private firm takes over at Taunton special school”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/8460774.stm

The Secret Garden Fund “Buy a brick”:

http://www.northjersey.com/community/announcements/81422542_Buy_a_brick.html

“Enchanted evening shaping up to be night fit for a queen … Ashton, 18, has Down syndrome and autism. Last year she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Her brain is wasting and there’s not much time left.”:

http://www.roanoke.com/columnists/casey/wb/232920

“Therapy dog in the classroom”:

http://www.koinlocal6.com/mostpopular/story/Therapy-dog-in-the-classroom/ToTixp1j90-rVbCZn0CYGA.cspx

“Autistic boy Scooter Givens can’t bring service dog to class, school says”:

http://patsym546.newsvine.com/_news/2010/01/12/3747843-autistic-boy-scooter-givens-cant-bring-service-dog-to-class-school-says

“TES Connect Download Resources: ‘First’ and ‘Then’ cards”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033312

“TES Connect Download Resources: Pictures for each Letter of the Alphabet”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033828

“TES Connect Download Resources: Thomas the Tank, cutting and sticking”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033047

“TES Connect Download Resources: Colouring Teddies”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033039

“TES Connect Download Resources: Humpty Dumpty Number Line (matching)”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033384

“TES Connect Download Resources: Number Formation”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033376

“TES Connect Download Resources: Mrs Honey’s Number Hats”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033799

“TES Connect Download Resources: The Bigger Picture”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033150

“TES Connect Download Resources: Simple Weather Chart”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033380

“TES Connect Download Resources: Polar Animal Masks”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033374

“TES Connect Download Resources: Early Years SLD Literacy Power Point Presentations – A collection of four power point presentations that have been used in an Early Years Provison for children with SLD, but would be great for a Reception class.(Includes: Rainbow Fish, My Many Coloured Days, Rosie’s Walk, Dear Zoo):

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033759

“TES Connect Download Resources: Five Sticky Lollipops Counting Rhyme”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033686

“TES Connect Download Resources: Charades”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033688

“TES Connect Download Resources: Colour Matching Photos”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033677

“TES Connect Download Resources: Sorting Categories – Selection of photos relating to one of four categories (toys, food, animals and clothes). Print and laminate, cut out the photos. Children match photos to appropriate board. Alternatively print two copies of photos and match.”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033681

“TES Connect Download Resources: TEACCH Workstation Ideas(Autism/ASD)”:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033682

Social Skills Tool for Teachers/Parents “Discover Ryuu – Anime style trading card game for kids on the autism spectrum”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-4027-Pittsburgh-Family-Examiner~y2010m1d12-Discover-Ryuu–Anime-style-trading-card-game-for-kids-on-the-autism-spectrum

“Ideas for choosing a Homeschool Tutor”:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art24375.asp

“Students who are autistic and those with other disabilities get paid $25 – help with study to improve internet access”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-21398-Birmingham-Autism–Parenting-Examiner~y2010m1d14-Students-with-autism-and-other-disabilities-get-paid-25-help-with-study-to-improve-internet-access

“Flexibility of thought, not just the preserve of students on the autism spectrum”:

http://www.teachingexpertise.com/blog/flexibility-thought-not-just-preserve-students-autistic-spectrum-7811

EMPLOYMENT

“Targeting Workplace Bullying, Latest Stats on Girls & Violence”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/targeting_workplace_bullying_latest_stats_on_girls__violen.htm

“Creative Support Ltd”:

http://www.creativesupport.co.uk/

“Autelligent Laboratories

We believe all people have a contribution to make and deserve an opportunity to be productive.

With your caring and excellent help, we are creating jobs for the 40 million people worldwide who are diagnosed with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Today less than one in five of us are currently employed. We are motivated and competent and we deserve equal employment. Help make this a reality.

Autelligent Laboratories is dedicated to creating a space where autistic software engineers can more than contribute, we can excel.”:

http://www.autlabs.com/

Luxury Quality Scented Candles “Humbolt Candles – Autism & Disability Employment Company”:

http://www.humboldtcandles.com/index.html

“Auties.org”:
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement

Auties..org is an Aspie & Autie friendly site for all people on the Autistic Spectrum who are ready to dare reach out to occupation and employment, open the doors to the community and market their abilities directly to the public and for those interested in supporting these pioneers.

http://www.auties.org/

“Prospects”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=473&a=2348

“AutismJobs”:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs

http://www.autismjobs.org/?section=00010009

“Current job vacancies within the NAS”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=170

For further employment information, please view”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/employment_on_the_autism_spectrum.htm

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

Wraparound “Program helps families with troubled youth”:

http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2010/01/18/front/doc4b54ccb27a2ff200189289.txt

“Priory to open Darlington facility”:

http://bdaily.info/news/voluntary-and-community/18-01-2010/priory-to-open-darlington-facility/

Communication “Voice4u iPod Touch iPhone Communication App”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/communication_voice4u_ipod_touch_iphone_app.htm

Communication “Signing Time DVDs used by woman who teaches sign language”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/communication_signing_time_dvds_used_by_woman_who_teaches_s.htm

Seattle, WA “Blue Compass: Adventure backpacking camps for teens with ADHD, Autism/Asperger’s, PDD”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/blue_seattle_wacompass_adventure_backpacking_camps_for_t.htm

Three Rivers Autistic Outreach “High-Functioning Autistic Tri-Citians Form Group”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/three_rivers_autistic_outreach_highfunctioning_autistic_tr.htm

“Conversations on Creativity with Daniel Tammet”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/conversations_on_creativity_with_daniel_tammet.htm

“Taylor autism support group in the works”:

http://www.taylordailypress.net/articles/2010/01/13/news/news05.txt

“Intrepid John rescues stranded autistic son”:

http://www.chad.co.uk/shirebrook/Intrepid-John-rescues-stranded-autistic.5975463.jp

“Autistic boy bonds with elephants at Oregon’s Wildlife Safari”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/autistic_boy_bonds_with_elephants_at_oregons_wildlife_safar_1.htm

“Animals and autism”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-34697-Des-Moines-Autism-Examiner~y2010m1d12-Animals-and-autism

“Seal-shaped robot winning hearts at nursing home”:

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20100116p2a00m0na024000c.html

NETHERLANDS

The Netherlands …  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands

Nederlandes Vereninging voor Autisme (NVA)
Postbus 1367
1400 BJ Bussum
THE NETHERLANDS
tel: 35-6931557
fax: 35-6916205
e-mail: nva@worldonline.nl
Website: http://www.autisme-nva.nl

Noordelijke Stichting Autisme
Hereweg 82
9725 AG, Groningen
THE NETHERLANDS

Nocturnal Amsterdam

“Convenant Autisme”:

http://www.convenantautisme.nl/home.html?mnu=tmain0:*&s=1&l=nl&t=1219256150

Singel Canal at Twilight

“Autisme Info Centrum”:

http://www.autismeinfocentrum.nl/home.html?mnu=tmain100:shome&s=1&l=nl&t=1107266748

Architecture, Singel

“Landelijk Netwerk Autisme”:

http://www.landelijknetwerkautisme.nl/

Town Hall & Clock Tower, Ootmarsum

Ootmarsum is a rather small city in the east of The  Netherlands. Once surrounded by walls, it now presents as a sleepy place, timeless, from centuries past.

“ANED: Netherlands”:

http://www.disability-europe.net/en/countries/Netherlands?jsEnabled=1

Tulip Garden Path, Keukenhof

Tulip Season is April through May

“Organisations of Disabled People”:

http://www.disability-europe.net/en/countries/nl/NL-6-organisationEN.jsp

Hollyhocks in Garnwerd, Groningen: Garnwerd is a small village near the city of Groningen (Netherlands)
A beautiful village with many renovated houses built on a mount.
This mount was necessary in earlier days to protect the people against the sea. Today, they are protected by strong dikes.

“Netherlands Guide”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/netherlands-guide/

The Hague’s Binnenhof(Dutch Parliament Buildings)  The Binnenhof (Dutch, literally “inner court”), is a complex of buildings in The Hague. It has been the location of meetings of the Staten-Generaal, the Dutch parliament, since 1446, and has been the centre of Dutch politics for many centuries. The grounds on which the Binnenhof now stands were purchased by Count Floris IV of Holland in 1229, where he built his mansion, next to the little lake that has been called Hofvijver or ‘Court Pond’ since the 13th century. More buildings were constructed around the court, several of which are well known in their own right, such as the Ridderzaal (Great hall; literally Knight’s Hall), where the queen holds her annual speech at Prinsjesdag. One of the towers, simply known as het Torentje (‘the Little Tower’; directly next to the Mauritshuis museum) has been the office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands since 1982. 

“Netherlands Map”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/netherlands-map/

Nijmegen, Oldest City of The Netherlands. Nijmegen celebrated its 2000th year of existence in 2005.

“Netherlands Quiz”:

http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/drives/quiz/netherlands-flower

“Edgar” Prairiedog – Animals of the Zoo, Emmen

“Amsterdam Photo Gallery”:

http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/2006/09/amsterdam-photography

Vincent van Gogh, Starry Night

Van Gogh(1853-1890): Gallery[Includes Biography – His Life & Times] 

http://www.vangoghgallery.com/misc/bio.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh

Rembrandt Self Portrait in Fur Hat(1606-1669)

Rembrandt van Rijn: Life and Work …  http://www.rembrandtpainting.net/

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rembrandt

“Girl with a Pearl Earring” Famous Johannes Vermeer painting…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_with_a_Pearl_Earring

Taxi on Dam Square

“NG Traveler Article: Amsterdam”:

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/articles/1061amsterdam.html

Annex, Anne Frank’s House, Amsterdam

http://www.annefrank.org/content.asp?pid=1&lid=2

Noordeinde Palace, The Hague(One of 4 royal dutch palaces around the country)

Aduarderzijl: 15th century landscape in the North of the Netherlands. The house in the foreground is three centuries old, called ‘t Waarhuis and is inhabited by a pianist and a singer, who are famous locally for entertaining (groups of) people with music, art and food. Today, the opera ‘Carmen’ by Bizet was performed, hence the Spanish flag.
(Picture taken with a camera suspended from a kite.)

Rijksmuseum(Museum of Art & History), Amsterdam

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijksmuseum_Amsterdam

Clogs

Traditional Dutch Costume

ADD/ADHD

“New treatment for hyperactivity in children”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/new_treatment_for_hyperactivity_in_children.htm

“The monoamine oxidase B gene exhibits significant association to ADHD”:

http://www.citeulike.org/user/Rohdium/article/2614074

“Faulty brain connection associated with ADHD”:

http://psychcentral.com/news/2010/01/15/faulty-brain-connection-associated-with-adhd/10772.html

“Disconnect between brain regions in ADHD”:

http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/disconnect-between-brain-regions-adhd-29062.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+scienceblogrssfeed+%28Science+Blog%29

“Sex Differences in the Functional Neuroanatomy of Working Memory in Adults with ADHD”:

http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/short/167/1/86?rss=1

“Oakland poet, author Tennessee Reed writes about growing up with learning disabilities”:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_14169748?source=rss

ADRES “Adverse Drug Reaction Electronic System(Adverse Drug Reactions Website)”- This website provides patients, doctors, and other medical professionals with a comprehensive examination of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), side effects, and other safety information for both prescription and over-the-counter medications.. Our goal is to allow users of our website make informed decisions when taking (patients) or prescribing (doctors) drugs. We are providing unmatched information and analysis tools.

http://www.adverse-drug-reaction.net/

 

“adders.org”:
Our objective is to promote awareness to AD/HD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and to provide information and as much free practical help as we can to those affected by the condition, both adults and children, their families in the UK and around the World via this website.

http://www.adders.org/

“ADDISS” The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service…

http://www.addiss.co.uk/index.html

“ADDA”:

http://www.add.org/index.html

“hi2u ADHD Pages”:

http://www..adhd..org.uk/

“CHADD”:

http://www.chadd.org/am/CustomPages/home/CHADD_Home.htm?CFID=2282059&CFTOKEN=38105335&jsessionid=f2303343221169802693562

SPORT

“Teen finds talent in the water, Hatboro YMCA”:

http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2010/01/10/public_spirit_willow_grove_guide/news/doc4b44c0fdf27d4680410494.txt

Wrestling “Zach’s in charge”:

http://wvgazette.com/Sports/201001160505

“Swimming Challenges ~ Includes Great Swim Series 2010(June – September 2010)”:

The Great Swim series is taking place at various locations during summer 2010. There will be four televised one-mile outdoor swims, staged in lakes, lochs and docks around the UK.

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2551

“10-kilometre runs”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1816

“Trek to Everest Base Camp- 5-21 November 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2354

“Trek the Sahara – 5-25 March 2010 or 29 Oct-8 Nov 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2542

“Trek the Inca Trail – 22-31 May 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1863

“Trek Snowdon – 11–3 June 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2524

“Trek the Jurassic Coast – 16-18 July 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2525

“Trek Mount Kilimanjaro – 29 Sept-10 Oct 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2200

“Trek the Great Wall of China – 9-18 Oct 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2356

“Trek to Everest Base Camp – 5-21 November 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2354

“Cycle Cuba – 14-22 March 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2357

“London to Paris 2010 – 5-8 June”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2407

“L’Etape du Tour 2010 – 18 July 2010”

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2404

“Sky Diving – All Year Round”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1726

MUSIC

Tony Deblois “Musician proves blindness, autism are no barriers to success”:

http://www.wickedlocal.com/bellingham/fun/x1672004061/Musician-proves-blindness-autism-are-no-barriers-to-success

“Roger Miller, King of the Road/Country’s Class Clown”:

http://www.avclub.com/articles/week-25-roger-miller-king-of-the-roadcountrys-clas,36962/

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

ART

Closing Date: Wednesday 24^th March 2010 “Young Brits at Art, Suggested Topic, Your Rights”

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is asking young Britons to express their vision of a world free from prejudice for Young Brits at Art 2010. This year the national art award invites 11-19 year olds to explore their beliefs, opinions and judgments by asking: “What would the world look like if we lived without prejudice?” Young Brits at Art 2010 includes new categories such as photography, sculpture and motion animation, as well as its previous sections for painting and drawing.

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033713

“Design a NAS card for Christmas 2010! ~ Deadline 15^th February 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=20944

“Audio Slideshow: Photography by blind people”

Over 30 blind and visually impaired adults from the UK, Mexico and China have been trained in sensory photography techniques to create and experience photos.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8466714.stm

GLIMPSE – the talents of the autism community

They are painters, sculptors and photographers; poets and storytellers; musicians and creators of amazing video games. They are kids, teens and adults. Last year, a new online publication arose to celebrate the talents of autistic individuals and other developmental disabilities: GLIMPSE, offered by ICDL (The Interdisciplinary Council of Developmental and Learning Disorders). In late 2008, Volume 2 of GLIMPSE was released, and was expanded into a print book and notecards. The works are serious, humourous, deeply personal and illuminating. See it for yourself, share it with others, submit your own/your child’s work for inclusion in Volume 3, to release later this year. Find information and ordering details at www.icdl.com

“ARTROOM ………where under 17s can make and display art online”:

http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artroom/index.php

MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT

The Asperger’s Difference “Film makes all the difference”:

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/01/08/life/doc4b46a0d39e72d318851277.txt

“First trailer to ‘Temple Grandin’ starring Claire Danes”:

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00029972.html

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/first_trailer_release_for_temple_grandin_movie_starring_cl.htm

Mary & Max “The claymaster has moulded another gem”:

http://www.cphpost.dk/in-a-out/reviews/48021-the-claymaster-has-moulded-another-gem.html

“City Theatre of Independence brings back the Pazinski clan”:

http://www.examiner.net/news/x1409375098/City-Theatre-of-Independence-brings-back-the-Pazinski-clan

“Shahrukh develops migraine while shooting”:

http://movies.indiainfo.com/article/100111161626_shahrukh_develops_migraine_while_shooting/744650.html

“My Name is Khan Preview”:

http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/previews/2010/my-name-is-khan-preview-120110.html

“Actors for Autism”:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/

BOOKS

“The Bristol-born genius who made our modern world”:

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Bristol-born-genius-modern-world/article-1717922-detail/article.html

Nik Geier “Budding teen novelist has the write stuff”:

http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/education/article_c3d8b2be-fbfc-11de-a115-001cc4c002e0.html

“Tintin copyrights go to war against Tintin fans”:

http://www.boingboing.net/2010/01/11/tintin-copyrights-go.html

Paul Dirac “Neglected Genius”:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c8711254-0461-11df-8603-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1

“The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook: Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions”

Author: Sarah Hendrickx

With a contribution from Claire Salter

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109808

“Managing Family Meltdown: The Low Arousal Approach and Autism”

Authors: Linda Woodcock and Andrea Page

Foreword by Andrew McDonnell

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050098

“Deeno’s Dream Journeys in the Big Blue Bubble: A Relaxation Programme to Help Children Manage their Emotions”

Author: Julia Langensiepen

Illustrated by Gerry Turley

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050395

“Helping Kids and Teens with ADHD in School: A Workbook for Classroom Support and Managing Transitions”

Authors: Joanne Steer and Kate Horstmann

Illustrated by Jason Edwards

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843106630

MOVIE

“Sherlock Holmes” Rated 12A

Now Playing [Release Date 25.12.09]

Official Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQbmFAE5WI

Synopsis: In a dynamic new portrayal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, “Sherlock Holmes” sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.

Consensus: Guy Ritchie’s directorial style might not be quite the best fit for an update on the legendary detective, but Sherlock Holmes benefits from the elementary appeal of a strong performance by Robert Downey, Jr.

http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/sherlock_holmes_2009/

Official Site: http://sherlock-holmes-movie.warnerbros.com/

VIDEO GAME

“Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing”(XBox 360,Wii,Nintendo DS,PS3, PC) 7+

Release Dates:

February 10, 2010(XBox 360, PS3)

March 26, 2010 (Wii, DS)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sonic-SEGA-All-Stars-Racing-Wii/dp/B002BH3N2W/ref=reg_hu-wl_list-recs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_&_Sega_All-Stars_Racing

EASe Funhouse “Video game helps autistic children”:

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1806874/video_game_helps_autistic_children/

“Wii board helps physios strike a balance after strokes”:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20527435.300-wii-board-helps-physios-strike-a-balance-after-strokes.html

SCIENCE IN SOCIETY

The Value of Knowledge

“The Dangers of a High-Information Diet”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20527431.600-the-dangers-of-a-highinformation-diet.html

TECH

“Why playing in the virtual world has an awful lot to teach children”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/jan/10/playing-in-the-virtual-world?CMP=AFCYAH

Take Care,

Julie

 

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